Shafi'i Fiqh

March 16, 2023 3 mins

Should an Excused Person Renew Ablution for Witr?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do I have to take a fresh ablution for witr after praying ‘Isha, considering that I have an illness that perpetually causes me to nullify my ablution? What are the specifications/details regarding taking a separate ablution for “every” Prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially […]
March 15, 2023 1 min

If the Sun Begins to Rise While I Am Still in Fajr Prayer. Is My Prayer Valid in...

Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question I was late for the Fajr prayer; only two minutes were left. I finished just at sunrise after praying the qirats, tashahudd, durud, and dua masura quickly while keeping up with the Fara’id, Sunan, and Wajibat. Is my prayer valid or not? Answer Thank you for your important question. It […]
March 12, 2023 2 mins

Have I Spread Filth If I See Madhy Exiting after a Bath?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I had madhy discharge, but I took a bath before the madhy stopped.  I checked after the bath, and still, madhy was coming out. In this situation, when the bath water from my body goes to my private part and drips to the floor, is this water filthy (najis)? […]
March 4, 2023 2 mins

Does Swallowing Mucus Still Break One’s Fast If There Is Hardship in Avoiding ...

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What is the alternative ruling on mucus breaking one’s fast? Is there an alternative solution due to hardship? Answer Thank you for your question. Shaykh Jamir mentions in his fasting document: Regarding mucus/phlegm: Swallowing it does not break the fast, regardless of whether it comes from the sinus cavities […]